A trio of taste awaits. Ice cold and sparkling, tangy and bittersweet. The Dark & Stormy!
While I was in the British Virgin Islands Captain Jaime told me about the Dark & Stormy cocktail. He said that the drink got its name from a boat race called the Dark and Stormy Regatta to Anegada in the British Virgin Islands.
I’m not sure how true the story is but I did enjoy listening.

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Ingredients you’ll need to make a Dark & Stormy

- Dark Rum
- Lime Juice
- Ginger Beer
The Dark and Stormy is made with dark rum, which is a twist to the original Moscow Mule, which uses Vodka. The dark rum gives it a richer taste.
How to make a Dark & Stormy
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Add the Rum, Ginger Beer and lime juice to the glass and still gently.

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Dark and Stormy
Ingredients
- 2 Ounces Dark Rum
- 3 Ounces Ginger Beer
- 1/2 Ounce Lime Juice I use Realime Juice but you can always use freshly squeezed
- Ice
- Slice of lime for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice
- Add the Rum, Ginger Beer and Lime Juice
- Garnish with a lime slice
If you’ve tried this, please leave a comment and rating below.